Gas Prices Fall To Lowest December Levels Since 2020
Drivers are seeing the cheapest December gas prices in five years, with the national average hovering between $2.85 and $2.90 a gallon. The average price here in Connecticut remains a bit higher, coming in at $2.98 a gallon. Fairfield County averages $3.08 a gallon, and Litchfield County averages $2.96 according to AAA. Analysts point to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWilton Begins Planning For New State Housing Law
Wilton officials are starting to map out changes required under Connecticut’s new housing law taking effect January 1. The law will force updates to zoning, parking rules, and long-term housing plans. The town could be expected to accommodate about 1,100 additional housing units by 2050. Local leaders say Wilton retains control over design standards but […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMost Connecticut Power Restored After High Wind Storms
Electric crews have restored power to most customers after high winds and heavy rain knocked out electricity across Connecticut. Eversource reported about 166 outages remained late Sunday, down sharply from earlier counts. The utility says crews worked nonstop, restoring service to more than 85 thousand customers and clearing hundreds of blocked roads.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Minimum Wage Set To Rise Again
Connecticut’s minimum wage increases January 1, climbing from 16 dollars 35 cents to 16 dollars 94 cents an hour. The adjustment is required under a 2019 state law that ties wages to federal employment cost data. The hike gives Connecticut the second highest minimum wage in the country, behind Washington D.C.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Police Seek Dirt Bike Rider After Horseback Injury
Newtown police are asking for help identifying a dirt bike rider accused of causing a serious horseback riding injury on Platts Hill Road. Police say the rider, described as a white male believed to be 13 to 15 years old, sped past two horses on September 1, startling one and throwing its rider to the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Mayor Says Cancer Now Undetectable
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves says test results show his cancer is now undetectable after five rounds of chemotherapy. The 42 year old Mayor was diagnosed with large B-cell lymphoma in September. Alves says one treatment remains at the end of this month, and he continues to work while monitoring his health.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Reviews Charity Plan For 21 Affordable Apartments
Danbury is reviewing a proposal from Catholic Charities of Fairfield County to replace a burned out and deteriorating Main Street corner with a four story building featuring 21 affordable apartments and expanded social service offices. The nine point five million dollar project would include 17 studio units and four one bedroom apartments, along with a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSauna Fire Put Out In Redding Without Injuries
Firefighters in Redding quickly knocked down a sauna fire Friday evening on Redding Road near John Reed Middle School. Crews arrived to find the sauna burning and put it out within minutes. No injuries were reported and no nearby buildings or vehicles were damaged.
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